19th Century Vienna Porcelain Cup and Saucer

$1,098.10

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A fine quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain cup and saucer. Having wonderful classical scrolling hand painted and gilded motifs decoration, an inset painted panel depicting Ariadne.
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and his wife Pasiphae, in Greek mythology. By her mother, she was the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. She is best known for her pivotal role in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. According to the myth, Minos' son died during some games that were organized in Athens.